Association between itching and the serum zinc levels in patients with varicose veins

Abstract Background Varicose veins commonly occur in the lower extremities and can cause pain and discomfort in the affected area. Many patients with varicose veins suffer from itching, but its cause has not been sufficiently explained. In recent years, the role of zinc in maintaining the integrity...

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Main Authors: Yasushi Takai, Keiichi Hiramoto, Yoshiyuki Nishimura, Ryota Uchida, Keigo Nishida, Kazuya Ooi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-09-01
Series:Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Care and Sciences
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40780-017-0092-9